Am about half way through this series. Really enjoying it so

Other themes seem to be mass hysteria. Just looking for other opinions regarding the supernatural and this story. Not finding much relevant information on the net, but it seems sort of obvious to me, and I hope I am not misunderstanding. It is definitely an /x/ series, no matter whether it is how I imagine. Anyone into anime should check it out.

>>18642140
>>18642147
You're pretty close, yes. A tulpa is a lower tier thoughtform. It's not quite about hysteria, more like repression.

If you decide you like Satoshi Kon, I suggest you also watch Millennium Actress. Perfect Blue is more /x/, and more popular in any case, but I have my own opinion of which is his best work. You may also enjoy Paprika.

How about that opening sequence, though? "Unique", huh?

>>18642324
Paprika, I did enjoy. I haven't watched the others, but they are on my list now.

In regards to understanding Paranoia Agent, do you think that understanding Japanese culture is relevant?

>>18642455
Of course not, but I'm hardcore ethnic weeabo, so don't take my word for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-anabfAg06U

>>18642455
With most anime, an understanding of Japanese culture helps you understand better what's going on. But a lot of it can be boiled down to them being very uptight about a lot of things. Public face versus private face.

That affects character motivation a lot more than it does plot, though.

>>18642140
This sucked hard

#TeamRed

The last few episodes are absolute shit and ruin the show

>>18644261
This. A crude attempt at copying Evangelion.

>>18644261
couldn't agree more